Dispute a Parking Infringement

If you want to dispute a parking infringement, we must receive an explanation in writing from you on or before the last due date for payment. Please ensure you include as much supporting information as possible to help us understand your case.

Grounds for review

To have parking infringement reviewed for a dispute, you will need to provide a valid reason to support your dispute. Reasons we will consider include the following:

• Another person was illegally using your vehicle. Vehicle owners are responsible for any fees the vehicle incurs. If you received a parking infringement and were not the driver at the time of the offence, you must advise us of the person responsible by completing the Statutory Declaration Form as part of your dispute. Dependent on the information provided, we may transfer the liability to the person described on the form.
• Your vehicle was stolen. If you receive a parking infringement for an offence that happened when your vehicle was reported stolen, you must provide a copy of the Police report of the incident.
• Information on the infringement notice is incorrect. This refers to material factual errors relating to the nature of the offence, rather than minor discrepancies such as approximate location descriptions.
• There was an emergency. Please provide evidence to support your request for appeal. This could include a medical or mechanical report.
• Compliance. The council may, but is not obligated to, consider compliance for certification of fitness (Wof/CoF) or vehicle licensing issues that were promptly rectified and the expiry was for a short period. Applications are generally expected to fall within the following timeframes:
• An expiry period of no more than one month
• A renewal timeframe of within 14 days of the expiry date

Applications submitted outside of these timeframes are unlikely to be approved. Meeting these timeframes does not guarantee a successful outcome. Each application is assessed on its individual circumstances, and other factors may also be taken into account.

How to request a review

Online. You must complete the Dispute a Parking Infringement Form.

In writing. You must include the following information as part of your written request for review:

• The infringement notice number,
• the vehicle registration number,
• your full legal name, email, and postal address,
• your explanation,
• any supporting evidence.

You must post your request to:

Or email it to parking@selwyn.govt.nz

If your infringement notice is upheld after review

If you disagree with the outcome of a review, you can request to appeal the matter through the Courts. Information on this will be provided to you in the response to your request. We must receive your request for Court hearing in writing by post or by email at parking@selwyn.govt.nz within 56 days of the infringement date.

We strongly recommend that you first seek legal advice from a lawyer, community law or citizens advice. You can find information about going to court on the Ministry of Justice website.